6th - SS Chapter 13 Notes Flashcards
What is a ruler of the Roman Empire called?
Emperor
After the fall of the Roman Republic, what did Rome become?
An Empire
How longer did emperors rule the Roman Empire?
500 years
Who was the first emperor?
Augustus
Name some of Augustus’ accomplishments.
- Brought order, stability and peace to Rome
- Started a fire and police departments
- Trade and business grew
- New land
- Army became most powerful in the world
What was the long period (200 years) of peace and prosperity called?
Pax Romana
Who became emperor when Augustus died?
Tiberius, Augutus’ stepson
Who become emperor in 37AD, he was cruel and declared himself a god?
Caligula
How did Caligula die?
In 47AD, his bodyguards murdered him.
Who was emperor after Caligula?
Claudius, he was a better ruler
Who followed Claudius as emperor?
Nero, he was a s bad as Caligula. He murdered his family.
After Nero’s death, for the next 84 years who ruled?
The Five Good Emperors
Most trade was done by _________, rather than land because it was ________.
Sea, safer
Who sold crops to Rome?
Provincial farmers
Why did Rome build roads throughout their empire?
So that soldiers could march quickly from place to place